Senior Specialty Infrastructure Enginee

This is a hybrid position - It can sit in Richmond, Charlottesville, or Chesapeake, VA.
Top Skills' Details
Expert-level routing and switching across Cisco and Juniper environments
Strong command-line proficiency for real-time diagnostics and configuration
Ability to resolve complex connectivity, performance, and interoperability issues
Hands-on capability with routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs, and UPS systems
Description
The Specialty Infrastructure Engineer role includes updating hardware required for maintenance of cloud, network, and telecommunication and any connectivity issues that could crop up, detecting system and application issues, and ensuring the smooth flow of data and voice throughout the organization.
IT Specialty infrastructure engineers manage the security of computer systems, networks, telecommunication, and inter-application information transfers. They ensure optimum uptime for complete network, telecom, cloud services, cloud storage, and cloud servers. The engineer also improves, plans capacity, and designs infrastructure engineering projects.
A Senior Professional applies advanced knowledge of job areas typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects/processes, and working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
7+ years of relevant experience without a Bachelor's degree
Relevant certifications preferred - Cisco CCNP or higher - Juniper routing/switching/wireless experience is a plus
Skills
juniper
Top Skills Details
juniper
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Senior Specialty Infrastructure Engineers are expected to be able to work independently as well as providing guidance to other team members as needed.
Must have strong experience with troubleshooting network routing/switching issues and be comfortable with the command line
All candidates will go through a proctored, hands-on lab where their routing and switching skills will be tested
o Candidate will be provided a scenario with certain items that need to be configured and fixed
o Lab lasts 90 minutes
Hybrid Role - Remote and On-Site work
o Senior Specialty Infrastructure Engineers are expected to go on-site to our client's facilities as needed for troubleshooting, hardware installations, maintenance, repair and replacement of physical networking equipment (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless AP's and UPS's)
o Valid Driver's License Required - Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive distances of greater than 100 miles/3 - 4 hours as required
o Must be able to work in active construction sites with appropriate PPE
o Must be able to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 25 - 50 lbs, occasional ladder use, reading, nimbleness of hands for typing and writing
On-Call Component
o Senior Specialty Infrastructure Engineers will be part of a group of On-Call engineers that provide support on a rotating basis
After-Hours from 6pm - 6am and 24/7 on the weekends (Saturday - Sunday)
o Rotations swap out on Tuesdays
o Current Team consists of 8 Engineers - So coverage will be once every 8 weeks
Experience Level
Senior Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.